HRH Global Resource Center - Continuing Education

A Partnership Model for the Training and Professional Development of Health-Care Staff in Low-Resource Settings

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 15:33:39 +0000

The model of “health partnerships” or “twinning” between hospitals or health-care training institutions in high-income countries and those in low- or middle-income countries (LMIC) has a role to play in addressing global deficiencies in the quantity, quality and accessibility of human resources for cancer control. [from abstract]

The Self-Reported Learning Needs of Primary Care Doctors in South Africa: A Descriptive Survey

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 15:42:05 +0000

Strengthening primary health care in South Africa is a prerequisite for the successful introduction of National
Health Insurance. Primary care doctors from both the public and private sectors are an essential contributor to achieving this goal. In order to prepare these doctors for their future role, a national diploma training programme is being developed. This study aimed to evaluate the learning needs of primary care doctors and to assist with the design of the diploma. [from abstract]

Cost-Effectiveness of Improving Health Care to People with HIV in Nicaragua

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 14:15:07 +0000

Nurses need to participate in CPE to update their knowledge and increase their competencies. This research was carried out to explore their current practice and the future general needs for CPE. [from abstract]

The Effect of Primary Health Care Learning Programme in Health Care Service Delivery: Case Study of Ehlanzeni Health District in Mpumalanga Province

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 12:20:40 +0000

This research was aimed mainly at determining the significance of the primary health care learning programme in health care service delivery, focusing mainly in the Ehlanzeni Health district of Mpumalanga Province [South Africa]. The focus was on how professional nurses trained in the Primary Health Care programme confidently apply the skills and expertise to the benefit of clients in community health facilities. [from abstract]

Continuing Professional Development Training Needs of Medical Laboratory Personnel in Botswana

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 15:54:52 +0000

Laboratory professionals are expected to maintain their knowledge on the most recent advances in
laboratory testing and continuing professional development (CPD) programs can address this expectation. In
developing countries, accessing CPD programs is a major challenge for laboratory personnel, partly due to their
limited availability. An assessment was conducted among clinical laboratory workforce in Botswana to identify and
prioritize CPD training needs as well as preferred modes of CPD delivery. [from abstract]

Comprehensive Reproductive Health and Family Planning Curriculum: Module 11: MVA for the Treatment of Incomplete Abortion

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:21:09 +0000

This training manual prepares health workers to counsel women who come to a facility for treatment of an incomplete or septic abortion and to assess and manage the complications of incomplete and septic abortions. It includes information on preparation of MVA equipment, infection prevention procedures, processing MVA equipment for reuse, pain control, the MVA procedure, management of complications of the MVA procedure, and the introduction of comprehensive PAC services in a clinical setting.

Reducing Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in Indonesia: Saving Lives, Saving the Future. Chapter Five: Quality of Care

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 12:59:33 +0000

Quality of care is at the heart of any health care program, and yet it is defined in different ways and is difficult to measure. It is determined not only by the capabilities of health facilities and health providers but also by many other variables. Even among formal research studies, the variables measured differ from study to study. [from introduction]

Creating a Charter of Collaboration for International University Partnerships: The Elmina Declaration for Human Resources for Health

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:02:40 +0000

The project had four objectives: to create a “charter for collaboration” (CFC), to improve data-driven policy making, to enhance health care provider education, and to increase research capacity. [from abstract]

Current Continuing Professional Education Practice among Malaysian Nurses

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 13:55:39 +0000

This cross-sectional descriptive study involved registered nurses from government hospitals and health clinics from Peninsular Malaysia. Multistage cluster sampling was used to recruit 1000 nurses from four states of Malaysia. [from abstract]

Study on Developmental- Behavioural Pediatrics Training Experiences of Pediatricians and Pediatric Trainees Working in Nepal

Mon, 19 May 2014 19:36:17 +0000

This study aims to evaluate the Developmental –Behavioural pediatrics (DBP) training experiences of pediatricians and pediatric trainees during their post graduate training in pediatrics. [from abstract]